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11/02/1992 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES November 2, 1992 THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 10, 1992 SPECIAL MONDAY MEETING DUE TO GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Laura Hall at the Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds. The City Council meeting was preceded.by a flag salute. PRESENT Laura Hall, Mayor Jeff Palmer, Council President Steve Dwyer, Councilmember Dave Earling, Councilmember Michael W. Hall, Councilmember William Kasper, Councilmember John Nordquist, Councilmember Tom Petruzzi, Councilmember Councilmember Hall arrived at 7:02 p.m. Councilmember Dwyer arrived at 7:04 p.m. STAFF Art Housler, Admin Serv. Director Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager Bob Alberts, City Engineer Noel Miller, P.W. Supt. Rob Chave, Planning Manager Scott Snyder, City Attorney Rhonda March, City Clerk Barb Mehlert, Recorder Councilmember Nordquist arrived at 7:25 p.m., due to an extended meeting with the Snohomish Health District, in which he is the City's representative. CONSENT AGENDA. Council President Palmer removed Item (C) from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER PETRUZZI MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, FOR APPROVAL OF THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CAR- RIED. The approved items are as follows: (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 1992 (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM EDITH J. BOITANO ($1,646.00), JANET M. STOVER ($75.00) AND HARVEY P. MADDOX ($306.11) (E) ACCEPTANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH L.I.D. 213 SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. (F) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION FROM EDMONDS BUILDING CO. AT 8514 218TH ST. S.W. (G) REJECTION OF BIDS OPENED OCTOBER 5, 1992, FOR SEWER TV VAN AND AUTHORIZATION TO REBID. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANTS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 1992 (Item (B) on the Consent Agenda COUNCIL PRESIDENT PALMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, FOR APPROVAL OF THE CLAIMS WARRANTS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 1992, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WARRANT.00925227. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Palmer requested additional information on Warrant 00925227, and directed the City Clerk to place that particular warrant on the November 10 Consent Agenda, which would allow him time to receive the necessary information. AUDIENCE Eugene Novell, 544 Seamont Lane, addressed the Mayor and Council regarding problems associated with his water sprinkler. Mr. Hovell said he went through the necessary permit process, and said he has been receiving letters from the City threatening to turn off his water if he does not ,�J comply with certain inspections. Mr. Novell feels he has done everything necessary and said many 04ILl " people do not even go to the trouble of applying for a permit. Mayor Hall asked Mr. Novell to L contact her office so they may meet in greater length to discuss the problem. HEARING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED RECYCLING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENCES (re- ferred from August 4, 1992 1 C `IC�iI Steve Fisher, Recycling Coordinator, said Ordinance #2775, passed May 1990, stipulated that gar- bage, recycling and yard debris services were to be incorporated into a single fee for each cate- gory of housing (single-family and multi -family residences). As planned, this fee structure is encouraging waste -stream diversion for the single-family residences. The agenda memo dated April 3,1990, accompanying that ordinance, stated that the proposed ordinance "recognizes the difficul- ty of dealing with multi -family and commercial customers". There is also a provision for these customer classes to work with the haulers and develop some alternatives over the next year. The difficulty of the three -service single fee for the multi -family dwellings is due to the inclu- sion of the yard_ debris component. Many multi -family units have little or no landscaping, thus, little or no yard debris to divert. Those that do have landscaping contract the removal of yard debris as part of the professional landscaping service fee. Mr. Fisher recommended that the cur- rent ordinance be revised to remove the yard debris component from the required fee structure for multi -family units. This would allow the haulers 'to construct a more accurate and comprehensive rate structure as required by the Washington Utility Transportation Commission, while allowing the managers/owners of multi -family units to contract with either a professional landscaping company or their local hauler for yard debris disposal. Councilmember Hall asked how this would affect the citizens' garbage bill. Mr. Fisher said he did not know that at this time. Councilmember Hall noted that the TIP fee is escalating because the recycling programs have become too successfully and there is not yet a strong market for those recyclables. Councilmember Nordquist arrived. (Councilmember Nordquist said he was late due to an extended meeting with the Snohomish Health District, in which he is a representative). Public Testimony Eddie Westmoreland, Lynnwood Disposal, said he supports Mr. Fisher's recommendation as he feels it would be a very equitable situation. Councilmember Kasper asked Mr. Westmoreland how many people in Edmonds currently recycle, and Mr. Westmoreland said approximately 70% for the mixed curb -side recyclables in the residential area. Evelyn Nicholson, Sound Disposal, said she also supports Mr. Fisher's recommendation. Council Discussion and Deliberation COUNCILMEMBER DWYER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER EARLING, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2901, WHICH REMOVES THE YARD DEBRIS COMPONENT FROM THE REQUIRED FEE STRUCTURE FOR MULTI -FAMILY UNITS. MOTION CARRIED with Councilmember Hall voting no because he does not know how it would affect garbage rates. WORK SESSION WITH APOGEE RESEARCH (BEN FRERICHS) ON ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR DOWNTOWN /WATERFRONT STUDY �11L Mr. Frerichs presented preliminary economics research findings to the Council relating to the Cb N U 5. Waterfront/Downtown Plan. Mr. Frerichs's presentation included census information, ferry and S� economic trends, results of the survey of downtown and waterfront businesses, and an economic evaluation of three alternative ferry dock sites. TD)0U%1't'�yc,�' Councilmember Kasper said the preliminary report did not include information on grade separa- tions/crossings as the Council requested. Mr. Frerichs said he would include that in a future w (� memo to the Council. Councilmember Kasper said safety —is key issue, and said the current location d of the ferry provides a great safety hazard. Councilmember Hall said he would like to see a report on the aesthetic value of having the ferry remaining where it is. As the Council had many concerns with the preliminary report, Mr. Frerichs said he would come back to the Council in approximately two to three weeks with a revised preliminary report. Coun- cilmembers were concerned that the information contained within the preliminary report might be misinterpreted as a "stand alone" report, which in fact, it should be incorporated with the find- ings of "MAKERS" as well as other crucial components. PROGRESS REPORT ON AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT IMPLEMENTATION Brent Hunter, Personnel Manager, updated the Council on ADA implementation. Mr. Hunter referred to the Agenda Memo and said the improvements listed do not include the Civic Center Complex, which will be presented in the near future as part of the Space Needs Study. Mr. Hunter said he would now like to suggest other funding sources other than the Building Maintenance 116 Fund in 1993. Mr. Hunter recommended the improvements for signage in all City buildings, Library improve - CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Page 2 November 2, 1992 ments, Museum improvements, and Senior Center improvements be budgeted from the 325 Fund, (Capi- tal Improvements Fund), and the Anderson Center improvements be funded from the 125 Fund (Park Acquisition Fund). Mr. Hunter said this is not currently listed in the Preliminary Budget, and noted that all work will be performed in-house. Councilmember Kasper inquired on the balance of the 325 Fund, and Mr. Hunter replied $3,455,000,000. It was noted that this amount -is designated for the construction of the Public Works Facility, however, Art Housler, Administrative Services Supervisor said there is a balance of approximately $150,000 after the construction of the Public Works Facility. Council President Palmer said he is surprised that improvements for the Museum only call for a door bell and threshold improvements, as there is no handicapped restrooms facilities, strobe fire alarms, and door hardware and closures. Mr. Hunter said because of the close distance be- tween the Museum and City offices, the Museum is not required to have those improvements. Mr. Hunter said however, this is still under review. Council President Palmer said he is not willing to utilize the 125 Fund for some of the improve- ments, as other uses are already identified for that fund, and said he is also reluctant to re- duce the 325 Fund which the Council just established another use for. As this was an information item at this time only, Councilmember Dwyer suggested discussing it further at the December 1 budget meeting. Councilmember Kasper said the Emergency Fund is not a Financial Reserve Fund. Councilmember Kas- per said the fund was set up for emergency purposes only. Councilmember Kasper said he does not feel it is proper use of employees to have them perform all of the work. Tom King, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, said all of the work associated with the improvements can successfully be performed by in-house employees and would not require additional staff or additional hours. Mr. Housler clarified that the Emergency Fund was established in 1987.for the purpose of reserv- ing money to offset projected decreased in State and Federal grants. MAYOR Mayor Hall referenced the "Fun -Run" last Saturday for the County Point Mental Health Group, in which she officiated. Mayor Hall noted the great success of the downtown Halloween festivities. COUNCIL Council President Palmer said the concern brought forth by Mr. Hovell fits under the category of "nuisance permits" in which the Council has repeatedly asked Staff to address. Councilmember Dwyer said he will be out of town on Saturday, November 7, and will not be able to attend the Budget Workshop. Councilmember Dwyer requested tapes of the meeting be made available in the Council Office on Sunday, November 8, so he may review them upon his return. Councilmember Dwyer said he does not believe the Council is likely to get through a complete review of the assumptions that go into the revenues in the budget on a single Saturday morning session. Councilmember Dwyer feels additional time should be alotted up front on November 10 to discuss revenue assumptions. Council President Palmer agreed and scheduled time on the November 10 agenda. Councilmember Hall said he had at least 1500 people visit his business during the Halloween fes- tivities. Councilmember Nordquist said he would be out of town on Saturday, November 7, and will be unable to attend the Budget Workshop. Councilmember Petruzzi voiced his concern of the Mayor not attending the Snohomish County Tomor- row Meeting on October 28, in light of the topics that were discussed that evening. Councilmember Petruzzi said he is aware of the Mayor's busy schedule and asked her if it would help if another person was designated to attend the meetings. Mayor Hall said there were extenuating circumstanc- es in why she did not attend and said she is willing and able to attend the meetings. Councilmember Earling discussed the Notice of Briefing that is taking place relating to the Draft Regional System Plan and Draft EIS Statement on Friday, November 6, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Lynnwood City Council Chambers. A PERMANENT R�EC DING OF ALL COUNCIL MEETINGS, AS WELL AS THE OFFICIAL SIGNED COPY OF THESE MIN- UTE F L IN TH Y CLERK'S OFFI CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES a yRhonda J. Wrch, City Clerk Page 3 November 2, 1992 AGENDA EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL PLAZA MEETING ROOM - LIBRARY BUILDING 7:00 -10:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 2, 1992 SPECIAL MONDAY MEETING DUE TO GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE 1. (15 Min.) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A) ROLL CALL (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 1992 (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS WARRANTS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 1992 (D) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM EDITH J. BOITANO ($1,646.00), JANET M. STOVER ($75.00) AND HARVEY P. MADDOX ($306.11) (E) ACCEPTANCE OF UTILITY EASEMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH L.I.D. 213 SANITARY SEWER PROJECT (F) ACCEPTANCE OF QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION FROM EDMONDS BUILDING CO. AT 8514 218TH ST. S.W. (G) REJECTION OF BIDS OPENED OCTOBER 5, 1992 FOR SEWER TV VAN AND AUTHORIZATION TO REBID 2. AUDIENCE 3. (30 Min.) HEARING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED RECYCLING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENCES (referred from August 4, 1992) 4. (60 Min.) WORK SESSION WITH APOGEE RESEARCH (BEN FRERICHS) ON ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT STUDY S. (15 Min.) PROGRESS REPORT ON AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT IMPLEMENTATION 6. (5 Min.) MAYOR 7. (15 Min.) COUNCIL THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND PARKING AND MEETING ROOMS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR THE DISABLED (An Interpreter for the hearing impaired is available with 24 hours advance notice to the City Clerk at 771-0245)